Torstein

Torstein was a supporter of the Birkebeiners during the Norwegian Civil War. In 1204, he was one of the men entrusted with overseeing the escape of Inge of Varteig and her infant son Haakon IV of Norway from Borg, along with his friend Skjervald. Torstein was grievously wounded by an arrow and nearly died, but he later recovered in time to continue the journey. He later killed the traitor Stale, led an army and surrounded the cathedral at Nidaros, and freed Inge II of Norway in time to prevent the treacherous noble Gisle from marrying Christina of Norway.